Audio Article: Farmsteading Profits Beyond Meat, Eggs, and Vegetables
Story by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, read by Jessica Mitchell. Looking for a side business for your farm, or profitable hobby farm ideas? Gain some tips and inspiration from these big and small farm income i...
5 Marras 202212min
Audio Article: Grandma and Grandpa's Red Wattle Hogs
Story by Amanda Sorell, read by John Moore. Red Wattle hogs are among the struggling livestock breeds that a small group of dedicated farmers and ranchers are working to preserve. Join an editor on he...
1 Marras 202218min
Audio Article: Ancient Grains for Modern Growers
Story by Bevin Cohen, read by John Moore. Easy to grow, harvest, and process, these venerable, versatile crops are nutritious as well as suitable for small-scale farms. Learn about how you can add the...
29 Loka 202220min
Ep. 164 Heritage Breeds of Chickens with the Chicken Ladies
For many chicken-keepers, their backyard flock – no matter how big or small – is part of the family. And giving your feathered friends a home isn't just about getting fresh eggs, it can also be a way ...
27 Loka 20221h 10min
Ep. 163 Work Horse Breeds for Farmsteading and Forestry
Horses have been long-time companions to humans, from transportation to work days on the farm. In this episode, Brett McLeod and Camille Goethals from Paul Smith's College join us to discuss the benef...
13 Loka 202238min
Ep. 162 Poultry Profits: Offsetting the Cost of Raising Chickens
Have you ever wanted to take that next step and profit from a backyard poultry business, but didn't know where to begin? In this episode, a longtime friend of Mother Earth News, Matt Wilkinson of Hard...
6 Loka 20221h 2min
Ep. 161 Preparing Your Bees for Winter
Ever wonder what bees do in wintertime? In this episode, Leo Sharashkin, a natural beekeeper, joins us to share how to prepare your bees for winter. We'll be looking at what bees do when the temperatu...
29 Syys 20221h 6min
Ep. 160 Freshwater Fishing Tips and Strategies
Today at Mother Earth News and Friends, we've "gone fishin'." In this episode, Dennis Biswell, MOTHER EARTH NEWS staff member and lifelong outdoors enthusiast, joins us with rods and lures in tow to d...
15 Syys 20221h 14min
